Azure DevOps Engineer (Senior/Lead)

• Several years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure Public Cloud, Azure Stack Hub, and Azure Local.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including App Service, WebJobs, Key Vault, Storage Accounts, and Azure SQL.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation using PowerShell and ARM Templates.
• Practical experience with Azure DevOps, including Repositories and Pipelines.
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating Azure IaaS and PaaS environments.
• Proven experience in cloud migration projects, including assessments, migration planning, testing, and rollback strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of cloud security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AKS, particularly AKS on Azure Local.
• Knowledge of Volkswagen Financial Services infrastructure and architecture.
• Experience with .NET applications and multi-tier architectures.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud modernization and migration strategies.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Hybrid Cloud-related certifications).
• Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow
• Comfortable leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Tech Stack:

• Microsoft Azure Public Cloud
• Azure Stack Hub
• Azure Local
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• PowerShell
• ARM Templates
• Azure DevOps (Repositories, Pipelines, Team Projects)
• Azure App Service
• Azure WebJobs
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Storage Accounts
• Azure SQL
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• CI/CD Automation

Project Description:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Hybrid Cloud Architect / Senior Azure Platform Engineer to support the development and operation of a complex enterprise hybrid cloud environment based on Microsoft Azure Public Cloud, Azure Stack Hub, and Azure Local. The role combines architecture, platform engineering, automation, migration, and advanced operational support within a large-scale, mission-critical environment.

The project is planned for a minimum of 6 months, with a high likelihood of extension.

,[Design and evolve hybrid cloud architectures and platform roadmaps., Provide architectural consulting and technical leadership for Azure-based platforms., Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions., Automate provisioning and configuration of Azure IaaS and PaaS services., Manage source code repositories and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps., Support AKS implementation and development on Azure Local., Assess and support application and database migrations to Azure environments., Create migration, testing, and rollback strategies., Provide L3 support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for critical incidents., Define security, operational, monitoring, and disaster recovery concepts., Create technical, operational, and security documentation., Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and technical handovers.] Requirements: Cloud, Public cloud, Key Vault, Storage, Azure SQL, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, ARM, Azure DevOps, IaaS, PaaS, Testing, Cloud security, AKS, .NET, Microsoft Azure, Azure AD, DevOps, AI